Dilemma with boy name.

Ktrue85 · July 2013

I wore my big girl panties just for this post.

I really wanted to honor my father if we were having a boy by naming him Jack, my dads FN. My H isn't 100% sold on the name as a FN , but he's open to the idea if we have the middle name be HIS fathers; (his father is living, mine is not. Not really that it matters I guess.)

But... This would mean our son would be Jack Daniel.

Yeah.

So, think about it and be honest. Is this just absurd and an idea I need to toss out completely?

notkateanymore · July 2013

Well, I don't think it's a tit for tat thing. If he only wants to honor his father because you want to honor yours, that seems a little petty. Jack Daniel doesn't bother me that much, bc he's not going to go by his full name that much. If it really bothers you, maybe use his father's middle name for his mn?

I love Jack and I would use it in a heartbeat for your reasons and just cause it's a good name.

katebusse · July 2013

It would be ok, and awesome once he got to college. Jack is really cute, and I like Daniel; what's his dad's middle name? I would not recommend Janiel:)

MrsC731 · July 2013

I love Jack and Daniel seperately but together I think people are always going to think its a little strange when he tells them his name. Jonathan Patrick is where Jack comes from right? Maybe something like that?

ktox61 · July 2013

Lol, it is pretty funny. But honestly I don't see it as a big deal. I mean, people may chuckle at first but then it is a conversation starter about your fathers names. So you get to share the importance to you. Plus, I am assuming for everyday purposes he will go by just Jack so it wouldn't be as though he had to tell everyone constantly.

boston143 · July 2013

Do you plan to use the middle name? If you envision calling your child by his first and middle name, embroidering it on pillows (well maybe not that but you get the idea) etc. then I would probably not use that name. However, DH and I were just having a conversation recently about how for some people middle names are completely invisible - no one uses them or knows them except the person and maybe their mother. If you think you will fall into the latter category then I think the name is probably okay.

Jack is a very nice name and a nice way to honor your father. I am sorry for your loss.

Sorry for the edit- had a grammatical issue that was bugging me

melco19 · July 2013

I love the name! but if it is something that u may not like, what about using other names that mean Jack like Jacob, Jackson or for Daniel there is Dane

lilypienmessimy · July 2013

Ya I would totally do Jack as a first name, adorable. And it's not like people will call him Jack Daniel unless that's something your family does. But is he just throwing Daniel in there to also have his dads name there?

Ktrue85 · July 2013

KateMW:
Well, I don't think it's a tit for tat thing. If he only wants to honor his father because you want to honor yours, that seems a little petty. Jack Daniel doesn't bother me that much, bc he's not going to go by his full name that much. If it really bothers you, maybe use his father's middle name for his mn?
I love Jack and I would use it in a heartbeat for your reasons and just cause it's a good name.

Actually, his fathers middle name is my H's first name, Michael. I hadn't even thought of that. I will run this by H tonight and see how he feels. Not as crazy with how it sounds together, but it's a great option.

And, yes Kate, I sort of feel it's petty of him, too.

MEP923 · July 2013

Jack Daniel does flow. Just be prepared to deal with stupid, "Like the whiskey?" comments. The good news is you don't use the MN too often. The only time DS's MN is used is when I'm filing out paperwork. If you don't want to deal with the stupid questions I would go to FIL's MN. I'm sure he would understand why you didn't use his first and hopefully just be honored the baby is named after him.

I wouldn't change Jack. That is a great name.

Unknown · July 2013

I like the idea of his dad's middle name...

BTW, KTrue: Been away from the bump with the holiday and all, how did the tests work out? Been sending TP for ya!

miam4 · July 2013

Sorry... I see Jack Daniel and I just can think about whiskey!

People can be mean for little reason.... to give a child a name that will be a bullying reason for sure I am not in favor... sorry!

Can't his dad be honored enough by caring his last name already? FN your dad, LN his dad's last name.

zxifnswdjdfn · July 2013

I had an ex boyfriend who was Christopher Daniel Jack. TBH, he thought it was hilarious, and people did make jokes about it. It was a family names issue too.

Side note: Somehow I've always ended up with guys with 3 names. My DH is Joshua Philip Scot. Also family names. I wouldn't have an issue with using 3 names if our last name wasn't four syllables long.

Ktrue85 · July 2013

sunnygirlfriend:
I like the idea of his dad's middle name... BTW, KTrue: Been away from the bump with the holiday and all, how did the tests work out? Been sending TP for ya!

Thank you for thinking of me! Actually, my results are coming in sometime this afternoon! I called this morning to check, and the genetic counselor said she'd have them by the end of the day. Pins and needles over here, but feeling optimistic! I'm sure I'll post an update later with the news.

zou bisou · July 2013

In this case, the person who will suffer the most, if you can call it suffering, is you. Other parents will side eye. But if you've got a think skin and love the name, go for it. Your son will get high-fives and praise from his peers.

BellaElla79 · July 2013

I'm not sure if I'm just being a negative nancy here, but this kinda smells of a passive aggressive attempt by your DH to nix your "jack" name.

lisab613 · July 2013

I don't think I'd do it b/c of the brand association. I liked the idea of Jack Michael. Or swapping the names and doing Daniel Jack might work. Or, is it possible to use your father's middle name instead of Jack? That might give you a couple more options.

MarieC78 · July 2013

I love the name Jackson, and would use it if we didn't already have two cousins in the family with that name.

Jackson Daniel sounds nice to me.

papillon025 · July 2013

I think people worry too much about how the first and middle name sound together. Unless you plan on calling him by both names all the time I wouldn't worry about it. There are only a couple of friends whose middle name I can remember, and I'm not betting on anyone remembering my middle. It's really not one of those things that comes up in conversation that often.

natleilynn · July 2013

I could never do it because it is DH's drink of choice and it would just be a running joke in his family until the end of eternity. Daniel Jack I would consider though, and you could still call him Jack.

TXmamatobe · July 2013

I like both names but what about using them in different forms? Jackson?

lollipoppoop · July 2013

I agree about swapping the names and making it Daniel Jack and then you can call it Jack if you want

If you do go with Jack Daniel I wouldn't worry too much. I have seen some names on this board that make that look amazing.

KFiori1 · July 2013

papillon025:
I think people worry too much about how the first and middle name sound together. Unless you plan on calling him by both names all the time I wouldn't worry about it. There are only a couple of friends whose middle name I can remember, and I'm not betting on anyone remembering my middle. It's really not one of those things that comes up in conversation that often.

I agree. I mean I do like to come up with a first and middle name that "go well", but in reality, most people don't go by their first and middle. One of the names we like for girls is realllly long with the middle name, but again, not one is going to be putting the full names together.

Yes, I think of whiskey when I hear Jack Daniel, but I like the names and think it would be fine.

esf60 · July 2013

To be fair, once he reaches a certain age, he'll probably think it's pretty awesome to have a name like Jack Daniel.

I agree, I don't think that just because you honor your father, you have to honor your husband's father. But I'm also Ashkenazi Jewish, and we do not name children after people who are still alive.

Jack's a great name, btw, so is Daniel.

KELLILOVESJOSH · July 2013

MarieC78:
I love the name Jackson, and would use it if we didn't already have two cousins in the family with that name. Jackson Daniel sounds nice to me.

I like Jackson Daniel as well.

adawn1981 · July 2013

Jack Daniel is an awesome name all the way around! I love it. My Dad fought for that one for my brother but my Mom said no. She named him Joshua David instead (to still have the initials JD) - It's a great name.

insertclevername · July 2013

I like Jack Daniel and agree with those that say you don't use the middle name enough for it to be an issue.

I also think your H is being petty. If we have a girl we will use my deceased MIL's name as the middle name. I don't then expect us to use my mother or grandmother's name as well.

Also, I really like Jack Michael. That might be a nice compromise.

shoeflypie · July 2013

My cousin just named her son Jack, I love it. And as a JD and ginger drinker, I think it's cute. Plus boys don't tell their middle names often so it's like a hidden secret as he grows up.

notkateanymore · July 2013

Ktrue85:
sunnygirlfriend:
I like the idea of his dad's middle name... BTW, KTrue: Been away from the bump with the holiday and all, how did the tests work out? Been sending TP for ya!
Thank you for thinking of me! Actually, my results are coming in sometime this afternoon! I called this morning to check, and the genetic counselor said she'd have them by the end of the day. Pins and needles over here, but feeling optimistic! I'm sure I'll post an update later with the news.

{{{}}} Fingers crossed!

diego299 · July 2013

I would totally laugh. What if you named him Jackson and called him Jack. Most people don't go by full name but writing it out would be funny.

RanFan28 · July 2013

1. Fingers crossed for a good report from the genetic counselor!
2. Of the things listed here, my favorite option is Jack Michael. I like that it honors you FIL and you DH. I love Jackson, but, considering the situation, I think sticking to the original name is important.

Ktrue85 · July 2013

ClaireFraser:
KateMW:
Ktrue85:
sunnygirlfriend:
I like the idea of his dad's middle name... BTW, KTrue: Been away from the bump with the holiday and all, how did the tests work out? Been sending TP for ya!
Thank you for thinking of me! Actually, my results are coming in sometime this afternoon! I called this morning to check, and the genetic counselor said she'd have them by the end of the day. Pins and needles over here, but feeling optimistic! I'm sure I'll post an update later with the news.
{{{}}} Fingers crossed!
I'm thinking about you! I hope everything is good!

Thank you to everyone for the good luck on my results. I'm still waiting for the call.

In fact, I have an amazon order ready to hit "Place your order" for a snoggle and two prenatal workout DVD's, just as soon as that positive phone call comes in... It'll be my treat to myself!

mightymousy · July 2013

Ktrue85:
KateMW:
Well, I don't think it's a tit for tat thing. If he only wants to honor his father because you want to honor yours, that seems a little petty. Jack Daniel doesn't bother me that much, bc he's not going to go by his full name that much. If it really bothers you, maybe use his father's middle name for his mn?
I love Jack and I would use it in a heartbeat for your reasons and just cause it's a good name.
Actually, his fathers middle name is my H's first name, Michael. I hadn't even thought of that. I will run this by H tonight and see how he feels. Not as crazy with how it sounds together, but it's a great option.
And, yes Kate, I sort of feel it's petty of him, too.

Hey Jack Michael isn't bad and then it even getting your DH's name in there too, all 3 dads covered!

jmb527 · July 2013

Cashingn2:
Ktrue85:

I wore my big girl panties just for this post.

I really wanted to honor my father if we were having a boy by naming him Jack, my dads FN.  My H isn't 100% sold on the name as a FN , but he's open to the idea if we have the middle name be HIS fathers; (his father is living, mine is not.  Not really that it matters I guess.)

But... This would mean our son would be Jack Daniel.

Yeah.

So, think about it and be honest.  Is this just absurd and an idea I need to toss out completely?

I think those names sound lovely together, but I will admit that I'm a bit childish and did chuckle because JD is my fave! I would not toss out the name completely. I love names with special meaning.

My H always jokes that he wants to name a boy this if we had one. His fave whiskey is JD, among others lol.

That said I wouldn't choose it because it has no significance to us. Could you use Jackson with nn Jack?

golfingdarwinfish · July 2013

Honestly, I don't see this as a huge deal. I do like the Jackson suggestion with a NN of Jack, but at the same time, at least around here, middle names are not widely used. In grammar and high school I knew a few girls that went through a phase of hyphenating their first and middle name, but it was always short lived. Besides that, I've really only seen it on birth announcements, etc. Personally I used my middle initial way more than my middle name.

watercolor5 · July 2013

I like both Jack and Daniel as names, but I honestly would not do that to my son. I'd do one or the other, or find a different way to honor both dads...

northport6 · July 2013

hercules03:
Hmm. Is Jack short for anything? What about swapping them? I'm just not sure I could do that? What about a compromise.... Use Jack this time and Daniel next time?

Jack is a nickname of John, traditionally. John F. Kennedy's family called him Jack.

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